Drapery hanger



July 26, 1938.

J. w. SAUER 2,125,202

DRAPERY HANGER Filed July 6, 1957 I JahnWSauar,

INVENTOR ATTORNEYS Patented July 26, 1938 "UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

Claims.

This invention relates to hangers for draperies and the like and more particularly to that class used in connection with curtain rings and poles.

One of the principal objects of my invention is 5 to provide means for reliably securing a curtain to the hook whereby the curtain is prevented from accidental disengagement therewith.

Another object of my invention is to provide means for reliably locking a curtain to a curtain hook which is adaptable for use in connection with the present forms of curtain hooks and which is positive in operation, simple in construction and economical in manufacture.-

Other objects and advantages will be apparent from the following description, appended claims and annexed drawing.

Referring to the drawing wherein like reference characters designate like parts throughout the several views:

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of my invention as applied to a typical form of curtain hook.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view therethrough.

Fig. 3 is a transverse section taken on a line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a similar section taken on a line 4--4 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 5 illustrates a step in the application of my device to the hook, a portion of a curtain being illustrated in connection therewith.

In practicing my invention I employ a drapery hook l0 adapted to be supported in the eye of a curtain ring l2 suspended from a suitable curtain rod (not shown) or the like. The typical form of drapery hook l0 comprises a pin section 15 connected by a loop section Hi to an inverted U shaped hook section ll. The foregoing being of ordinary and typical construction adapted for attaching a curtain or the like in suspended condition from a curtain rod or pole, a plurality of the above described pins and rings being employed for the purpose.

A curtain, attached and supported in the above described manner, often becomes detached or dis engaged from one or more of the hooks accidentally, thereby presenting an untidy appearance as well as an uneven spacing relative to the floor, window or the like.

My invention, which overcomes the accidental detachment of the curtain from one or more of the hooks, consists of a substantially stiff piece of sheet metal-of rectangular shape-and comprises an elongated section 20 folded at one end to form a loop 2| and a hook engaging section 22. The loop and hook engaging sections are formed,

intermediate of the lateral ends thereof, with a channel 23 for receiving the loop and hook sections of the hook for the purpose hereinafter described. The upper end of the elongated section is formed with a similar channel 24 having a pin receiving opening 25 formed in the transverse offset face thereof. The end 26 of the hook engaging section is inclined outwardly and bifurcated to form a slot 21 aligned with said channel.

In operation, a curtain is inserted upon the pin section of the hook and the pointed end thereof is passed through the opening 25 formed in the channel 24 and to one side of the elongated section, as illustrated in Fig. 5 of the drawing. The hook engaging section 22 is pressed towards the elongated section and swung under the hook section, as illustrated in Fig. 2, the hook engaging section, being released, positions the inclined ends 26 on each side of the hook section and seats the hook section I! within the slot 2'! and channel 23, thereby securing the curtain in a clamped or locked condition between the pin I5 and the elongated section 20.

From the forgeoing, it will be apparent that a curtain locked to the pin section of a curtain hook by my locking device is prevented from being accidentally disengaged therefrom and will be suspended from the hook in the proper manner at all times.

It is to be distinctly understood that various changes and modifications in construction may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or scope of the appended claims.

Having described my invention, what I claim 1. A device of the character described, comprising, in combination, a drapery hook formed with pin and hook sections, and a detachable member interposed between said sections and adapted to secure a drapery to said pin section in a locked condition.

2. A device of the character described, comprising, in combination, a drapery hook formed with pin and hook sections, and a detachable resilient member interposed between said sections and having pin and hook sections engaging said first mentioned pin and hook sections respectively whereby said member is secured to said drapery hook and adapted to secure a drapery between the respective pin sections in a locked condition.

3. A device of the character described, comprising, in combination, a drapery hook formed with pin and hook sections; and a detachable resilient member interposed between said sections and fashioned with a channel for receiving said pin 5. A look for drapery hooks, comprising, a substantially rectangular-shaped resilient member provided at pne end with a channel having an opening for receiving therein the pin of a drapery hook and at the opposite end with a loop section terminating in a slotted offset section, said loop section provided with a channel for receivingthe hook section of a drapery hook. i

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